Even though the core nucleus was founded between 1580 and 1590, the current structure was rearranged by Nicolino da Calepio at the end of the 18 th century according to Neoclassic parameters. The fresco cycle realised by Bergamo painter Giovan Paolo Cavagna (Bergamo 1550 ca - 1627) dates back to the ninth decade of the 16 th century. Visible traces of these frescoes allow to reconstruct the vast original iconographic project, in which Bible and sacred stories are side by side with mythological and profane episodes.
This is a crucial element to master the studies on profane paintings as well as the decoration of Bergamo lordly palaces from the 16 th century. On the West side of the palace is an elegant arcade whose groin vault is decorated with grotesque paintings, featuring the Seasons and the heological and Cardinal Virtues. he frescoes in the main hall, accessible through the arcade, represent 'he Labours of Hercules'. The other three smaller rooms are also accessible through the same arcade; their vaults represent 'he cart of Apollo', 'Susanna al bagno' and 'Judith and Olofernus'. Exhibition criteria First loor: Permanent Museum with works by Agazzi Prize. Ground loor: fresco cycle by G.P. Cavagna. Subterranean exhibition space: Temporary exhibitions.
Even though the core nucleus was founded between 1580 and 1590, the current structure was rearranged by Nicolino da Calepio at the end of the 18 th century according to Neoclassic parameters. The fresco cycle realised by Bergamo painter Giovan Paolo Cavagna (Bergamo 1550 ca - 1627) dates back to the ninth decade of the 16 th century. Visible traces of these frescoes allow to reconstruct the vast original iconographic project, in which Bible and sacred stories are side by side with mythological and profane episodes.
This is a crucial element to master the studies on profane paintings as well as the decoration of Bergamo lordly palaces from the 16 th century. On the West side of the palace is an elegant arcade whose groin vault is decorated with grotesque paintings, featuring the Seasons and the heological and Cardinal Virtues. he frescoes in the main hall, accessible through the arcade, represent 'he Labours of Hercules'. The other three smaller rooms are also accessible through the same arcade; their vaults represent 'he cart of Apollo', 'Susanna al bagno' and 'Judith and Olofernus'. Exhibition criteria First loor: Permanent Museum with works by Agazzi Prize. Ground loor: fresco cycle by G.P. Cavagna. Subterranean exhibition space: Temporary exhibitions.
